The archaeology of the church in the North West

Mike Nevell

This is an introduction to the archaeology of church sites in North West England. It aims to look at their surviving remains, history, development and impact from the Roman period to the 19th century. From Carlisle to Chester the course will look at the growth and development of church sites from the late Roman Period to the 19th century, with a focus on their surviving remains and the Saxon and medieval periods.

The course programme is:

1.Introduction – Church layouts and rituals:

Roman Churches, Saxon crosses, churches & monasteries in the North West